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Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin with Pear & Walnut Salad finished dish

Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin with Pear & Walnut Salad

Recipe card for Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin with Pear & Walnut Salad.
Course: Main Course

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 500 g pork tenderloin
  • 1 teaspoon breadcrumbs plus 1 teaspoon extra
  • 1 teaspoon paprika plus 1 teaspoon extra for salad
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Vegetable oil, for cooking
  • 15 g butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey plus extra for salad dressing
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salad mix arugula, spinach, or mixed greens
  • 1 pear, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 30 g walnuts
  • Fresh thyme, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 180°C (360°F). Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels to ensure the seasoning sticks.
  2. Season the Pork: In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon paprika, oregano, sea salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Rub this mixture evenly over the pork tenderloin.
  3. Sear the Meat: Heat a drizzle of vegetable oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork on all sides until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes per side.
  4. Make the Glaze: Reduce the heat slightly and add butter to the pan. Once melted, stir in soy sauce, oyster vinegar, honey, and minced garlic. Let the mixture bubble for a minute, then spoon some over the pork.
  5. Bake the Pork: Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 40–60 minutes, basting with the glaze every 15 minutes, until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F).
  6. Prepare the Salad: While the pork roasts, combine the salad greens, pear slices, and walnuts in a bowl. In a separate cup, whisk together vegetable oil, lemon juice, honey, extra paprika, and black pepper to taste. Toss with the salad just before serving.
  7. Rest and Slice: Once cooked, let the pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.
  8. Serve: Plate slices of pork alongside the fresh salad, drizzling any remaining glaze over the meat. Garnish with fresh thyme and enjoy.

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